- areirai since then
Used in conversation and writing to refer to a specific past event or time that both speaker and listener know about.
あれ以来、彼とは会っていない。
Are irai, kare to wa atte inai.
Since then, I haven't seen him.
あれ以来、私はコーヒーを飲まない。
Are irai, watashi wa koohii o nomanai.
Since then, I don't drink coffee.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'それ以来' (sore irai); 'あれ' refers to something both speaker and listener know, while 'それ' refers to something just mentioned.
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